Bronx%20Green%20Roof.JPGA 10,000 square foot green roof was recently
installed on the Bronx County Building by J.P. Patti and Magco, Inc,
divisions of Tecta America <http://www.greenroof.com/index.shtml>. The
semi-extensive green roof, designed by Green Roof Service
<http://www.greenroofservice.com/> is the largest in the Bronx, and the
first on a New York City owned building. Bronx Borough President, Adolfo
Carrion, Jr., said: "I am very excited that my office is able to provide
this green roof as a gift to New York City. I hope that this
demonstration green roof project will inspire the City to install green
roofs on other city-owned buildings". The green roof will help retain
storm water, filter air, and reduce the urban heat island effect. It
will also provide noise reduction and energy savings of between 10-15%.
Perhaps the roof's proximity to Yankee Stadium will also help inspire
George Steinbrenner to incorporate green building techniques into plans
for his team's new ballpark. See also ::Green Roofs: A primer
<http://www.treehugger.com/files/2005/09/green_roofs_a_p.php> and
::Chicago Wal-Mart to Sprout Green Roof
<http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/04/chicago_walmart.php>
[permaculture] Greening The Bronx,
Saor Stetler, 07/07/2006